Georgia permit renewal

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Window opens

3 months before expiry

Grace period

1 months after expiry

Refresher training

Not required

Renewal fee

Reported: $30.00 in one source and about $35 in another. Confirm at the source

New term

5 years

If you miss the window

A new application is required

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: Judge of the Probate Court in the county of applicant's residence

Source: Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Georgia

The issuing agency is Judge of the Probate Court in the county of applicant's residence.

You can start a renewal 3 months before expiry. The grace period is 1 months after expiry. No refresher training is required to renew. A renewed permit lasts 5 years. If you miss the window, a new application is required.

Georgia is reported to let you keep carrying while a renewal is pending, if you filed it before the permit expired. To replace a lost or stolen Georgia permit, expect to provide a sworn statement. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 60 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia · Reciprocity: where a Georgia permit is honored

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